HRIS Analyst

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, reporting, and optimization of the UKG Pro Suite and related HR systems. This role ensures the accuracy, security, and reliability of HR data across the employee lifecycle and partners closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to support system integrations, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong technical aptitude, deep UKG Pro system expertise, and a solid understanding of HR processes and regulatory requirements.

This position operates under a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with Wednesday and Friday designated as remote workdays. While this schedule is typical, team or business needs may require additional onsite days. Occasional off-hours support may be required during critical maintenance, system releases, or issue resolution.

Responsibilities

HRIS Administration & System Configuration

• Serve as a primary system administrator for the UKG Pro Suite, including Core HR, WFM/Timekeeping, Cognos (BI), Recruiting, Benefits Hub, and Shiftboard

• Configure and maintain workflows, business rules, security roles, and system tables

• Support system upgrades, releases, and enhancements, including testing and validation

• Ensure data integrity through audits, controls, and reconciliation processes

Integrations & Technical Support

• Manage and troubleshoot SFTP and API integrations between UKG and downstream/upstream systems (payroll, benefits carriers, vendors, BI tools)

• Monitor file feeds, resolve errors, and coordinate with vendors and IT on data exchanges

• Support technical issue resolution related to system performance, access, and data flow

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using UKG Cognos (BI)

• Support ad-hoc and recurring reporting needs for HR, Payroll, Benefits

• Utilize advanced Excel (including macros) to analyze, validate, and transform HR data

• Apply basic SQL knowledge to support data validation and reporting logic

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Partner with HR stakeholders to translate business requirements into system solutions

• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved self-service functionality

• Create and maintain system documentation, job aids, and process flows

• Support HRIS training and change management initiatives as needed

Compliance & Data Governance

• Ensure HRIS processes and data align with HR laws, regulations, and best practices (e.g., wage and hour, data privacy, record retention)

• Support audits and compliance reporting by maintaining accurate system records

• Maintain appropriate access controls and data security standards

This role may require additional responsibilities as needed to support team and business objectives.

• 5-7+ years of hands-on UKG Pro Suite system administration experience, including Core HR, WFM/Timekeeping, Cognos (BI), Recruiting, Benefits Hub, and Shiftboard

• Strong experience with SFTP and API connections

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros

• Basic coding experience (e.g., VBA, batch scripting, or similar)

• Basic SQL knowledge for data queries and validation

• HTML experience (for reporting, templates, or system content as applicable)

• Solid knowledge of Human Resources laws, regulations, and best practices

• Proven ability to manage complex systems in a deadline-driven, payroll-sensitive environment

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting timekeeping and scheduling in an hourly or manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with integrations to payroll, benefits carriers, and financial systems

• Experience supporting system implementations or major upgrades

• Strong documentation and process-mapping skills

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and data accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

• Effective communication and stakeholder partnership

• High sense of ownership and accountability, especially for pay-impacting processes

• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions

• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance

• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment

• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off

• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories - sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we've earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand. At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect. At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn't accidental; it's actively supported and shared. To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes